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Record 122.4 Million Americans Set for Holiday Travel

12/10/2025

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A record 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles, up 2.2% from 2024.
The majority, 109.5 million, will travel by car, while road trips rise by 200,000.
Travelers should plan ahead for flights and accommodations because flight prices rose 7% and hotel rates 13%.
Gas prices remain below $3 per gallon.
Orlando is the top destination, with traffic spikes around the weekend before Christmas and post-Christmas Day.

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A record 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles, up 2.2% from 2024.
The majority, 109.5 million, will travel by car, while road trips rise by 200,000.
Travelers should plan ahead for flights and accommodations because flight prices rose 7% and hotel rates 13%.
Gas prices remain below $3 per gallon.
Orlando is the top destination, with traffic spikes around the weekend before Christmas and post-Christmas Day.